Two new members for NOAH

Abbott Animal Health has become the second new NOAH member for 2002. Voted in by the NOAH Board at its July meeting, Abbott joined Antec International Ltd, who joined in March.

Antec, a manufacturer of biosecurity products based in Sudbury, Suffolk became the latest associate member.

Abbott Animal Health, based in Queenborough Kent, joined as a corporate member. They manufacture and market veterinary anaesthetic products as well as supplying catheters and other surgical products.

NOAH chief executive Philip Sketchley said: "We are delighted to welcome both Abbott and Antec to the association. It is always exciting to welcome new companies to NOAH, so that we can learn from each other. It is important that we are able to say confidently that we effectively represent every sector of the UK animal health industry."

22 August 2002

Notes for Editors

1. For further information contact Phil Sketchley or Alison Glennon at NOAH, tel. +44 (0)20 8367 3131, or visit the NOAH website.

2. The National Office of Animal Health was formed on 1 January 1986 to represent the UK companies which research, develop, manufacture and market licensed animal health products. The association has 36 corporate members and 12 associate members. In 2001 NOAH's members accounted for around 95% of the £359 million UK animal health market, with additional valuable exports.